What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Monterey in August?

In August, Big Sur averages 28°C high / 13°C low with about 0 mm of rain; Monterey averages 20°C high / 13°C low with about 1 mm.

Big Sur vs Monterey in August

Big Sur and Monterey are nearly tied in August — 89 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is hot, dry, clean air; Monterey is nice, dry, clean air.

Big Sur vs Monterey — August climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Big Sur	🇺🇸 Monterey
Comfort score	89/100 (A)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	29°C	21°C
Avg high / low	28° / 13°	20° / 13°
Rainfall	0 mm	1 mm
Rainy days	0	0
Humidity	72%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	29	31

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Big Sur 🇺🇸 United Stateshot, dry, clean air · best August89
Monterey 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, dry, clean air · best September87

Big Sur vs Monterey in August — FAQ

Is August better in Big Sur or Monterey?: Big Sur and Monterey are nearly tied in August — 89 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is hot, dry, clean air; Monterey is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Monterey in August?: In August, Big Sur averages 28°C high / 13°C low with about 0 mm of rain; Monterey averages 20°C high / 13°C low with about 1 mm.